Berlin Insider's Cold War Walking Tour

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4.823276 out of 5 stars
232 reviews
Berlin Insider's Cold War Walking Tour
Top rated
4.823276 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.823276 out of 5 stars
232 reviews

Explore the Cold War on a walking tour of Berlin. Learn about its origins, life behind the wall, its eventual fall, and more, on a fascinating journey through this pivotal period in history.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German
Pickup optional
You will be picked up from your accommodation when the tour starts. Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Once you are dropped off, meet in front of the Tourist Information at the Brandenburg Gate at Pariser Platz 1, 10117 Berlin Look for the guide with a yellow name badge.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Tina – United Kingdom

Glen was an excellent guide! He was very knowledgeable and responded to questions throughout the tour. We visited a number of relevant sites and there was time to look around. I would definitely recommend this tour!

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Dragica – Germany

Wonderful experience, very informative and interesting. Xavier, our guide was excellent, told us so many interesting stories and facts, answered numerous questions, showed us hidden gems that one would never find alone and took great care of the group. All in all great experience that I would recommend to anyone who is interested in the history of this phenomenal city.

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Highlights

  • See the Berlin Wall and original death strip area
  • Learn about the daily life of people, both in East and West Berlin
  • Visit the Palace of Tears (Tränenpalast)
  • Go to the sites of where tunnel 29 and 57 were built under the Berlin Wall
  • Travel on one of the old West Berlin "ghost train's" on your tour.

Full description

Award-Winning Berlin Wall & Cold War Tour

Follow the haunting remnants of the Berlin Wall and Death Strip on an immersive journey into Cold War Berlin. Stand where Soviet and Allied forces once faced off, uncovering espionage, daring escapes, and the chilling "shoot-to-kill" orders given to border guards.

Step inside the Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears), where East Berliners bid painful farewells to loved ones, and touch the Wall itself at historic escape sites like Tunnel 29. Learn how MI6 and the CIA tunneled under the border to tap Soviet communications while the Stasi ran one of the most sophisticated surveillance operations in history.

Explore former guard towers, ghost stations, and Cold War espionage hotspots as you uncover the secrets of divided Berlin—and how its legacy still shapes Germany today.

Includes

  • 3-hour tour with profesional English-speaking guide
  • Public transportation tickets
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside the Friedrichstrasse. train station, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears) to begin the tour. Look for the guide with a yellow name badge, holding a yellow umbrella for easy recognitipn.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • The tour proceeds regardless of the weather
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Bring your camera!

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 232 reviews

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Tina – United KingdomMay 30, 2025 – Verified booking
Glen was an excellent guide! He was very knowledgeable and responded to questions throughout the tour. We visited a number of relevant sites and there was time to look around. I would definitely recommend this tour!

Response from provider

May 31, 2025

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear Glen’s knowledge and responsiveness made the tour so enjoyable. It’s great that you had time to explore the sites too. Thanks for the recommendation! All the best, INSIDER Tour Team

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Dragica – GermanyMay 20, 2025 – Verified booking
Wonderful experience, very informative and interesting. Xavier, our guide was excellent, told us so many interesting stories and facts, answered numerous questions, showed us hidden gems that one would never find alone and took great care of the group. All in all great experience that I would recommend to anyone who is interested in the history of this phenomenal city.

Response from provider

May 22, 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an informative and engaging experience with Xavier. It’s great to know he shared so many fascinating stories, uncovered hidden gems, and took such good care of the group. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so glad we could help you explore the history of this incredible city. All the best, Insider Tour

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Denise – AustraliaMay 18, 2025 – Verified booking
Klaus was an Excellent Guide and gave us lots of background stories and information at each point so we had much to absorb and think about that Cold War period. Highly recommended tour and guide.

Response from provider

May 18, 2025

Thank you for recommending us to other Berlin visitors. We're so happy the tour added something special to your trip. — Team Insider Berlin

Product ID: 11531

Activity provider:Insider Tour Berlin

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